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sire vs engender

engender vs sire

sire is a noun but engender is not a noun.

sire and engender both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sire Yes No Yes No
engender No No Yes No
As verbs, sire and engender are synonyms defined as:
  • sire and engender: make (offspring) by reproduction
Other synonyms of sire include beget, bring forth, father, generate, get, mother.
sire (noun) engender (noun)
male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse
the founder of a family
a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority
sire (verb) engender (verb)
make (offspring) by reproduction make (offspring) by reproduction
call forth
Difference between sire and engender

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